Description

If you'd like to make the leap from a hosted environment to a
self-hosted service, this book is for you. You may be making the
move from casual blogging to professional blogging. Or, you might
already be self-hosting, but want a good guide to show you how to
get more out of your plan. In simple, easy-to-understand language,
this helpful book breaks down all the functions of web hosting for
self-hosted users, from setting up new e-mail accounts to backing
up and securing your site, analyzing server logs, choosing a
platform to install, and more.

Breaks down the functions of web hosting for new self-hosters,
including casual bloggers who may be moving into professional
blogging

Helps those who are already self-hosting maximize the services
they are paying for

Offers a one-stop, complete resource on web hosting, rather
than just a few chapters, as in many blogging books

Covers setting up and using e-mail accounts, working with FTP
clients, backing up and securing sites, using cloud services,
understanding domains and DNS, using built-in databases, and
more

Web Hosting For Dummies helps you take charge of your own
web hosting and having fun in the process!